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63. FLAX FIBRE (Linum ttsitatissimiim). The fibre of 

 the inner bark of the Flax plant, Flax of commerce, has 

 certain characteristic cross markings at variable distances 

 apart. All vegetable fibres mounted in balsam are suitable 

 for the polariscope. (PI. I., fig. 29.) 



64. JUTE FIBRE (Corchorus capsularis). This fibre has 

 a rougher outline and a more opaque appearance than 

 flax, without definite cross markings. 



65. HEMP FIBRE (Cannalris sativa) resembles flax in 

 many points, but seldom with cross markings, and when 

 present these are faint and undecided. 



66. CHINA GRASS FIBRE (Bxhmeria nivea). There is 

 a peculiar roughness in the appearance of nettle fibres, of 

 which this is one. Viewed as opaque objects, the frosted, 

 glistening character is of interest. 



67. ANTHER OF BLUSHWORT (Erythrcea centauriuni). 

 The stamens of this common wild flower are peculiar, the 

 twisted anthers being pendulous. The stigma of this 

 flower is also peculiar and worthy of examination. (PI. I., 

 fig. 28*.) 



68. ANTHER OF HEATH (Erica tetrahx). This Heath 

 has curious shaped anthers, with a pair of horns at the 

 base. Each cell resembles a bag or watch-pocket. (PI. I., 



fi g- 25-) 



69. ANTHER OF WHORTLEBERRY (Vacdnium uliginosuni). 

 The anthers of this plant have a pair of horns near the 

 apex, and the openings to the cells are prolonged into a 

 pair of horn-like tubes. (PI. I., fig. 26.) 



70. ANTHER OF LING (Calluna vulgaris). The elon- 

 gated anthers of the common Ling have also a pair of 

 horns or spurs at the base, but in form, size, and colour 

 differing from No. 68. 



71. ANTHER OF STRAWBERRY TREE (Arbutus tinedo). 

 Still more singular are the stamens of this shrub. The 

 stalk or filament is swollen at the base, and the anther is 

 surmounted by a pair of erect horns. (PI. I., fig. 27.) 



72. ANTHER OF MULLEIN (Verbascum nigruni}. The 

 lower portion of the anther is clothed with beautiful purple 

 club-shaped hairs. (See also No. 34, PI. I., fig. 7.) 



